2012 Calendar of Charitable Events

Calendar information includes the name of the fundraising event, the date, the location (if available), the nonprofit benefiting from the event and the nonprofit's website.

 November 20112011-2012 Winter Food & Funds Drive

Nov. 1-Jan. 31, Sonoma County, , Redwood Empire Food Bank, www.refb.orgREFB Winter Volunteer Saturdays

Nov. 1-Jan. 31, 1st & 3rd Sat., Redwood Empire Food Bank, Santa Rosa, Redwood Empire Food Bank, www.refb.orgHospice By The Bay Holiday Gift Wrap

Nov. 25-Dec. 24, Town Center Corte Madera, Corte Madera, Hospice by the Bay, www.hbtb.orgDecember 2011

Peet's Coffee & Tea Annual Donation Week

Dec. 17-24, Peet's Coffee & Tea, 650 4th Street, Santa Rosa, Redwood Empire Food Bank, www.refb.orgJanuary 2012Social Good: Social Media for the Non-profit World (with Kerry Rego)

Jan. 11, TBD, TBD, Association of Fundraising Professionals - Wine County Chapter, www.afpnet-afpwcc.orgA Community Conversation: From Surviving to Thriving

Jan. 18, Osher JCC, San Rafael, Marin Community Foundation, www.marincf.orgThird Annual Tree-A-Thon Fundraiser

Jan. 21, Sebastopol, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, www.lagunafoundation.orgCrab Feed

Jan. 28, Windsor Clubhouse Gym, 9640 Brooks Rd. S., Windsor, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County, www.bgccsc.org20th Annual Crab Feed

Jan. 28, Napa Valley Expo, Chardonnay Hall, Napa, Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley, www.ThePositivePlace.orgLoving Spoonfuls: Marin's Soup & Dessert Challenge

Jan. 28, Mill Valley Community Center- 140 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, Community Institute for Psychotherapy, www.cipmarin.orgTeam In Training Kickoff - Redwood/Wine Country Teams

Jan. TBD, Santa Rosa, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, www.leukemiacup.org/sfFebruary 2012Breakfast of Champions - Kickoff to the Human Race

Feb. 1, Flamingo Hotel, Santa Rosa, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, www.volunteernow.orgLawyers with Heart

Feb. 3, Mary Agatha Furth Center, Windsor, Legal Aid of Sonoma County, www.legalaidsc.com9th Annual Crab Feed

Feb. 4, 203 Maria Drive, Petaluma, Boys & Girls Club of Marin and Southern Sonoma Counties, www.petaluma-marinbgc.org10th Annual Crab Feed

Feb. 11, Sebastopol Holy Ghost Hall, Sebastopol, Sebastopol Rotary Club, www.sebastopolrotary.orgMarin Valentine's Ball

Feb. 11, Marin Civic Center Exhibition Hall, San Rafael, Sunny Hills Services, www.sunnyhillsservices.orgMardi Gras Magic

Feb. 18, John Ash/Vintners Inn, Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa East Rotary Club, https://sites.google.com/a/srerotary.org/membersPre-Oscar Symphony Pops Party

Feb. 25, Private Home, Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Symphony, www.santarosasymphony.comHave a Heart Benefit & Gala

Feb. 25th, Vintners Inn, Santa Rosa, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, www.volunteernow.orgMarch 2012Spring School Food Drive

March 1--May 5, Sonoma County, , Redwood Empire Food Bank, www.refb.orgPeople Empowering People Fundraising Breakfast

March 2,  Santa Rosa, Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire, www.gire.org

 Art of Dessert 2012 - A Gala Evening

March 3, Wells Fargo Center for thte Arts, Santa Rosa, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, www.wellsfargocenterarts.orgKentucky Derby - Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley's 18th Annual Gala

March 24, Silverado Resort, Napa, Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley, www.ThePositivePlace.org24 Hours of Lemons

March 24-25, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, Speedway Children's Charities, www.speedwaycharities.orgBowling for Kids' Sake

March 25, Double Decker Lanes, Rohnert Park, Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the North Bay, bfks.orgMad Hatter Ball

March 31, Mentor Me Petaluma, www.mentormepetaluma.orgBowling for Kids' Sake

March 31, Country Club Bowl, San Rafael, Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the North Bay, bfks.orgChildren's Book Week Book Drive

March TBD, Children and Family Circle, www.cfckids.orgCanStruction

March TBD, Coddingtown Mall, Santa Rosa, Redwood Empire Food Bank, www.refb.orgSpring 2012Acacia Lane Senior Apartments Grand Opening

 Spring, 657 Acacia Lane, Santa Rosa, PEP Housing, www.pephousing.orgApril 2012PPSC Rock n' Bowl

April 13, AMF Bowling Alley, Petaluma, Petaluma People Services Center, www.petalumapeople.org

 Bowling for Kids' Sake

April 15, Kentwig Lanes, Vallejo, Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the North Bay, bfks.orgShake Rattle 'n Roll: Healdsburg & Geyserville Clubs Auction

April 21, Villa Chanticleer, 1248 N. Fitch Mountain Rd., Healdsburg, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County, www.bgccsc.orgGreat Chefs & Wineries

April 21, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, Novato, Lifehouse, www.lifehouseagency.orgRebuilding Calistoga

April 21-22, Scattered Sites in Calistoga, Calistoga, Calistoga Affordable Housing, www.calistogaaffordablehousing.orgScholarship Night 2012

April 26, San Rafael Civic Center, San Rafael, 10,000 Degrees (Marin Education Fund), www.10000degrees.orgFisherman's Festival

April 28-29, Marina Park, Bodega Bay, Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, www.stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.orgBocce Benefit for Keep It Local Marin

April 29, 550 B St. (Albert Park), San Rafael, Marin Bocce Federation, www.marinkeepitlocal.orgSpring Gala & Auction Celebrating the Museum's Tsars' Cabinet exhibit

April 29, Vintners Inn John Ash & Co., Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Museum, www.sonomacountymuseum.orgHealthy Kids/Camp Sign-Up Day

April TBD, Sonoma County Family YMCA, www.scfymca.orgMay 20123 J's Motorcycle Track Day

May 2, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, Speedway Children's Charities, www.speedwaycharities.orgDerby

May 5, Sonoma Cutrer Winery, Windsor, Council on Aging Services for Seniors, www.councilonaging.comCanine Companions: Tapas, Treasures & Treats

May 5, Jean & Charles Schulz Campus, 2965 Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa, Lions Project for Canine Companions for Independence, www.lpcci.comPEP Housing Spring Gala

May 5, Rockin' H Ranch, Petaluma, PEP Housing, www.pephousing.orgSonoma County Human Race

May 5, Slater Middle School, Howarth Park, Spring Lake, Santa Rosa, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, www.volunteernow.orgThe Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa and Beer Tasting

May 12, Petaluma, Cinnabar Theater, www.cinnabartheater.orgSonoma County CSN 500

May 12, Driven Raceway, Rohnert Park, Community Support Network, www.communitysupportnet.orgFifth Annual Golf Tournament

May 16, Eagle Vines Golf Club, Napa, Napa Valley Community Housing, www.nvch.orgBlues at the Rock

May 18, Soda Rock Winery, Healdsburg, Canine Companions for Independence, www.cci.org/nweventsThe Croquet Invitational & Charity Auction

May 19, Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Windsor, Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation, www.SFwish.orgLuther Burbank Rose Parade & Festival

May 19, Santa Rosa, Redwood Empire Food Bank, www.refb.orgMarin Sonoma Concours d' Elegance

May 20, Marin County Fairgrounds, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, Hospice by the Bay, www.hbtb.orgSummer Hunger Food Drive

May 1-Aug. 31, Sonoma County, Redwood Empire Food Bank, www.refb.orgRanches & Rolling Hills Landscape Art Show & Sale

May 19-20, Druid's Hall, Nicasio, Marin Agricultural Land Trust, www.malt.orgSonoma County Human Race

May TBD, Herbert Slater Middle School, Santa Rosa, Redwood Empire Food Bank, www.refb.orgNational Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive - "STAMP OUT HUNGER"

May TBD, Sonoma County, Redwood Empire Food Bank, www.refb.orgJune 2012Sunny Hills Golf Tournament

June, Meadow Club, Fairfax, Sunny Hills Services, www.sunnyhillsservices.orgLegal Aid of Marin Gala Celebrating Mavericks of Marin

June 1, Mill Valley Community Center, Mill Valley, Legal Aid of Marin, www.legalaidmarin.orgSonoma Wine Country Senior Games

June 1--10, Sonoma County, Santa Rosa, Council on Aging Services for Seniors, www.councilonaging.comEvery Child Every Day Free Summer Lunch Program 

June 1--Aug. 18, Sonoma County, Redwood Empire Food Bank, www.refb.orgHistoric Race Car Festival

June 2, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, CA, Speedway Children's Charities, www.speedwaycharities.org4th Annual Swing into Summer

June 8, Windsor Golf Club, Windsor, WE Foundation, www.windsorwe.orgDSLC annual fundraiser "Music in the Vines"

June 21, Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa, Disability Services & Legal Center, www.disabilityserviceandlegal.orgChildren's Champions Grand Marshall's Banquet

June 22, Cline Cellars Winery, Sonoma, CA, Speedway Children's Charities, www.speedwaycharities.orgArt in the Park & Wine in the Woods

June 23, Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, Guerneville, Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, www.stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.orgJuly 2012Gourmet Hike

July 21, Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, Guerneville, Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, www.stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.orgAutoTrader.com Eric Medlen Nitro Night

July 26, Speedway Children's Charities, www.speedwaycharities.orgAnnual Charity Golf Tournament

July TBD, Windsor, Sonoma County Family YMCA, www.scfymca.orgAugust 201222nd Annual Hansel Auto Group Golf Challenge

Aug. 17, Rooster Run Golf Club and Event Center, Petaluma, Boys & Girls Club of Marin and Southern Sonoma Counties, www.petaluma-marinbgc.orgIndyCar Grand Prix Banquet

Aug. 24, Andretti Winery, Napa, CA, Speedway Children's Charities, www.speedwaycharities.org5th Annual Taste of Petaluma

Aug. 25, Petaluma, Cinnabar Theater, www.cinnabartheater.orgIndyCar Charity Auction

Aug. 26, Wine Country Winner's Circle Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, Speedway Children's Charities, www.speedwaycharities.orgBodega Art, Wine & Seafood Festival

Aug. 25-26, Watts Ranch, Bodega, Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, www.stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.orgSeptember 2012Be Great Golf Challenge 

Sept. 13, Windsor Golf Club, 1340 19th Hole Dr., Windsor, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County, www.bgccsc.orgThe 18th Annual Staglin Music Festival for Mental Health

Sept. 15, Staglin Family Vineyard, Rutherford, International Mental Health Research Organization, www.imhro.orgOld Grove Festival

Sept. 15, Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, Guerneville, Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, www.stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.orgAnimal Shelter League's Mutt Strut Dog Walk-a-thon & Pet Fair

Sept. 29, Rohnert Park Community Center, Rohnert Park, Animal Shelter League of Rohnert Park, www.animalshelterleaguerp.org2nd Annual Marin Signature Breakfast Event

Sept. TBD, Marin, Boys & Girls Club of Marin and Southern Sonoma Counties, www.petaluma-marinbgc.orgThe Bash

Sept. TBD, Petaluma, Petaluma Educational Foundation, www.pefinfo.comRetired Senior Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

Sept. TBD, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, www.volunteernow.orgWine, Women & Shoes

Sept., Marin County location TBD, Sunny Hills Services, www.sunnyhillsservices.orgOctober 2012Weill Hall opening gala

Oct. 5, Weill Hall at Green Music Center, SSU campus, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa Symphony, www.santarosasymphony.comCSRG Charity Challenge

Oct. 5-7, Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, Speedway Children's Charities, www.speedwaycharities.orgNorth Bay Light The Night Walk

Oct. 6, Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, www.leukemiacup.org/sfGhoulwill Ball

Oct. 20, TBD, Santa Rosa, Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire, www.gire.orgLeukemia Cup Regatta

Oct. 20, San Francisco Yacht Club, Belvedere, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, www.leukemiacup.org/sfPinot on the River

Oct. 21, Healdsburg, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County, www.bgccsc.orgSea-to-Sierra Road to Recovery Bike Ride

Oct. 14-16, Begins at Safeway Parking Lot on Hwy. 12 & Calistdoga Rd., Santa Rosa, Women's Recovery Services, www.womensrecoveryservices.orgSecret Santa

TBD in October, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, Santa Rosa, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, www.volunteernow.orgHalloween Carnival

TBD in October, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Family YMCA, www.scfymca.org34th Annual Harvest Fair 1K/ 5K/10K Fun Run

TBD in October, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Family YMCA, www.scfymca.orgNovember 20122012-2013 Winter Food & Funds Drive

Nov. 1, 2012--Jan. 31, 2013, Sonoma County, Redwood Empire Food Bank, www.refb.orgNational Philanthropy Day

Nov. 6, TBD, TBD, Association of Fundraising Professionals -- Wine County Chapter, www.afpnet-afpwcc.orgDine Out to End Hunger 2012

Nov. 15, various Marin restaurants, Marin County, Homeward Bound of Marin, www.hbofm.orgHoliday Faire & Quaker Tea

Nov. 17, 684 Benicia Dr, Santa Rosa, Friends House, www.friendshouse.orgOngoing 2012REFB Volunteer Saturdays

Ongoing -- fourth Saturdays, Redwood Empire Food Bank, Santa Rosa, Redwood Empire Food Bank, www.refb.orgHands On Sonoma County -- Powered by Friedman's

Ongoing, various schools, creeks and parks, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, www.volunteernow.org

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